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EXERCISES 
ON THE 

SIDE HORSE 

By 

WILLIAM J. CROMIE 

Instructor in Gymnastics 

University of Pennsylvania 



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SPALDINGT, ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 3 

FOREWORD. 

THE side horse is one of the best pieces of appar- 
atus found in our gymnasia. Horse work is also 
one of the most difficult forms of exercise, as it re- 
quires an almost perfect balance, a shifting the weight 
of the body in various directions, and a high form 
of co-ordination. 

The elementary exercises, except the vault, are 
not taken up in this book, but the more advanced 
work is shown. Many writers have illustrated the 
simple work, but there are none, to the writer's 
knowledge, who have photographic illustrations 
showing circles and advanced exercises upon the side 
horse. Two or more persons posed in these illustra- 
tions in order to show the successive parts of the 
exercise. 

It is very important to have good form upon the 
horse, as the tendency is to **hump'' the back and 
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and do not "hump.'' One should also use a sus- 
pended piece of apparatus, such as the horizontal bar 
or rings, in connection with the horse, and thus coun- 
teract the tendency of ** humping." 

All the photographs in this book have been taken 
by Haeseler, photographer, Philadelphia. 

WILLIAM J. CROMIE. 



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Figure 1. 

Feint. 

In the first illustration there are three types of 
the Spalding Side Horse, or "Vaulting Horse." The 
one on the left, with the raised end, is the kind used 
by gymnastic teams; on the right is the old-fashioned 
kind, with oblique legs, and the center one was con- 
structed for the University of Pennsylvania Gym- 
nasium. This specially designed horse fits in a 
socket in the floor and can be readily removed for 
games or free work. In squad work in large classes, 
in the University of Pennsylvania Gymnasium, four 
sets of apparatus are used at one time, each set con- 
sisting of six pieces. Two views of this gymnasium 
are shown in latter part of this book. 

In order to understand the exercises upon the side 
horse more readily, it is well to know its various 
parts, used in describing many of the exercises con- 
tained in this book. 

Description of horse on left of illustration, from 
the position of the gymnast: The raised handles 
which he is grasping are called pommels, and are 
designated as left (or neck) pommel and right (or 
croup) pommel, the space between them is the sad- 
dle. The space between the left pommel and left end 
is the neck, and the space between the right pommel 
and right end is the croup. From the position of the 
gymnast the long axis corresponds to the length of the 
horse, and the short axis to a line drawn from the 
near side (against which he is resting ) to the far side. 

Front Feint ivith Right Leg. 

From Position 1, front feint with right leg (Posi- 
tion 2); return to starting position (1 or 3). 



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Figure 2. 

Front, Double Feint Right, 

From Position 1, front rest, perform a double 
feint to the right (Position 2) , and return to front 
rest as in Position 3. 

A feint is a movement similar to the half circle. 
The leg is circled about the arm of the same side, but, 
instead of passing under the hand, is immediately- 
returned to its starting position. It is used as a pre- 
liminary to other movements and the leg is swung as 
nearly as possible in the lateral plane. 

A feint can be performed from a front (Figure 2, 
Position 1) or back rest (Figure 10, Position 1), right 
or left with one or both legs. 



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Figure 3. 

Circles. 

R. % Left. — From front rest (Position 1) perfoim a 
% circle to the left with right leg, by abducting right 
leg as in Position 2; release grasp of right hand and 
pass leg under hand to Position 3. 

Left % circle right is the same exercise performed 
with left leg. 

The above are not performed in competition, as 
they are too simple, but one should practice at these 
in order to work up to the more difficult ones. 



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Figure 4. 
Ci7'cles. 

Double \ Left. — From front rest (Position 1) per- 
form a double % left circle by raising- both legs as in 
Position 2; release grasp of right hand momentarily, 
pass legs over pommel to back rest (Position 3). 

Double % right circle is performed on the opposite 
side of the horse. 

From the back rest (see Position 3) : 

Double % right; both legs % circle backward be- 
neath right hand (Position 2) to front rest. 

Double % left; both legs % circle backward beneath 
left hand to front rest. 

Comhinaiions. — Double % left, double % right; 
double \ right, double % left ; double % right, double 
\ right ; double % left, double % left. 



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Figure 5. 
L. H Left, 

From front rest (Position 1) perform a % left circle 
by raising left leg as in Position 2; release grasp of 
right pommel, pass leg underneath hand to Position 8. 

Right % right is performed as above, with the 
right leg in opposite direction. 

Most exercises upon the horse call for a fine sense 
of balance. One must be able to shift the weight of 
the body from one hand to the other easily and in 
good form. The chest should be held high, chin in 
toward the chest, legs straight and toes pointed. 

The abbreviations for circles in this book will be 
as follows: 

The capital R. is right leg; L., left leg; right or 
left written out is the direction; double R. or L. is a 
circle with both legs right or left. 



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Figure 6. 

Circles. 

R. Left— A R. left circle is a complete circle with 
the right leg to the left. 

From front rest (Figure 6, Position 1), abduct 
right leg as in Position 1; release grasp of right hand; 
shift weight to left hand; pass leg beneath right hand 
and regrasp; continue circle of leg as in Position 2; 
release grasp of left hand; shift weight to right hand; 
continue circle of leg beneath left hand to Position 3. 

A L. right circle is performed as explained abo'7e, 
with left leg circling to the right. 

Perform a R. left then a L. right. 



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Figure 7. 
Circles. 

L. Left— A L. left is a full circle with left leg to 
left. 

From front rest (Figure 5, Position 1), raise left 
leg as in Position 1; pass right hand circling to left as 
in Position 2; pass left hand as in Position 3; return- 
ing left leg to the starting position. 

A R. right leg circle is performed as described 
above, with the right leg making a complete circle to 
the^ right. 

Combine Figures 6 and 7: R. left. L. right; L. left, 
R right. 



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Figure P. 
Circles. 

Double L.—A double left is a circle of both legs to 
the left. 

From front rest begin circle to left as in Position 1: 
release grasp of right hand, continue circle as in 
Position 2; release grasp of left hand till legs pass left 
pommel, and finish at starting point (Position 3) . 

A double R. is a full circle of both legs to the 
right. A continuous double R. or double L. is a num- 
ber of circles performed in the direction indicated 
without a pause at the starting position. 

Practice four or five double R. or double L. in suc- 
cession. When one can master this exercise he need 
fear no circles on the horse. 

Combinations. —Figures 6, 7 and 8. 



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Figure 9. 

Circles. 

Back Rest; R. Right— A R. right from back rest 
is a full circle to the right with the right leg. 

From a back rest (Position 3) , abduct right thigh 
as in Position 1; release grasp of right hand, circle 
leg under left hand, and finish as in Position 3. 

The circles described under Figures 6, 7 and 8 can 
be performed in the back rest position . 

R. left— A full circle to the left with right leg. 

L. right— A full circle to the right with left leg. 

L. left— A full circle to the left with left leg (op- 
posite of Figure 9). 

R. right— A full circle to the right with right leg. 

Double R.— A full circle to the right with both 
legs. 

Double L.— A full circle to the left with both legs. 

In performing a R. left or a L. right, swing both 
legs to right or left till they meet and begin the cir- 
cle (on the L. right bring both legs as in Position 1) ; 
in fact, this shifting of weight is necessary for 
smooth, rhythmic work. 



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Figure 10. 
Front Half Screw Circle. 

A screw circle is a leg circle from a front or back 
rest, or from any of the riding seats, coming to either 
a riding position or immediately dismounting, accom- 
panied by a quarter, half, three-quarter or full turn 
of the body. During these circles the performer 
travels from one part to or over another part of the 
horse. 

From a back rest (Position 1), perform a half 
front screw circle (Position 2) to a cross riding seat 
(Position 3). (For side riding seat see Position 3, 
Figure 6.) 



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Figure 11. 
Back Half Screw Circle, 

From a front rest (Position 1), perform a half 
front screw circle (Position 2) to a cross riding seat 
(Position 3). 

These exercises are merely suggestions, and the 
performer can work up his combinations (which are 
innumerable) from these circles, scissors and vaultr,. 



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Figure 12. 
Front Full Screw Circle. 

From back rest (Position 1), begin a full screw 
circle by releasing grasp of right hand; rest weight 
on left thigh (Position 2) against saddle, turn body 
and circle right leg as in Position 3; continue circle to 
the left with right leg without a pause to Position 4. 
The person in Position 4 should be grasping the right 
ponxmel in left hand, and the right hand should be on 
the right end of the horse. 

The full screw mount can be performed backward 
from a front rest. Both front and back are done to 
either right or left. 

Begin an exercise with a feint, followed by a 
screw circle, and combine Figures 6 to 9, ending with 
a triple vault. 



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Figure 13. 

Scissors. 

From a cross riding seat (Position 1), front scis- 
sors by a simultaneous abduction of both thighs past 
the median line of the body (Position 2), accompanied 
by a half turn of the body, finishing in a cross riding 
seat (Position 3). The man in Position 2 should be 
higher in the air. 

Back Scissors. —From cross riding seat (Position 
3) swing, keeping legs abducted, and finish as in 
Position 1. 



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Figure 14. 

Scissors Dismount, 

From a cross riding seat (Position 1), a back scis- 
sors dismount is accomplished by swinging legs and 
turning body as in Position 2, landing on the floor as 
in Position 3. The same can be performed with turns 
between Position 2 and Position 3. 

The front scissors dismount is performed by a 
cross riding seat facing in (Figure 13, Position 1), and 
scissors off to mat, facing the opposite of Position 3 
in Figure 14. The legs of Position 2 should be higher 
in the air. 



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Figure 15. 
Scissoi^s Without Turn of Body. 

From the side riding seat, or rest (Position 1), 
swing as in Position 2; release grasp of left hand and 
change position of legs by crossing them simultane- 
ously. In the starting position the right leg is on the 
far side of the horse, and after the change (Position 3), 
the left is on the far side. To parforrn the scissors 
on the right, swing from Position 3 to the right; 
change position of legs, coming to Position 1 again. 

Make the scissors continuous, first to the left, then 
to the right. This can be used in many combinations. 

Rest Astride the Right or Left ^rm.— The rest 
astride the right or left arm, legs further front than 
in figure (Position 2), can be used in a number of 
combinations and is an excellent movement to practice. 



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Figure 16. 
The Needle, 

From a stand with reversed grasp of left hand, 
needle mount left by flexing left thigh and leg; pass- 
ing it forward over the croup around the left arm and 
over the saddle, swinging the right leg at the same 
time over the neck to the far side (Position 2) , aad 
finish by alighting in a riding seat in saddle (Position 3). 

This may be performed on the other side. It is 
used in starting combinations. 



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Figure 17. 
Flank Vault. 

From Position 1 flank vault as in Position 2, 
alighting as in Position 3. 

In a flank vault the body is raised sideways to a 
horizontal position, the side of the body being toward 
the horse when passing over it. Position 2 is a low 
flank vault to the left. The flank front and rear 
vaults, thougii simple, are necessary here in order to 
show the various ways of dismounting in combination 
work. A high flank vault, where the body is on a 
horizontal, is very pretty and exercise requires much 
practice to master. 




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Figure 18. 
Front Vault, 

Perform a front vault left by starting from a 
stand (Position 1), and as the body is raised side- 
ways make a quarter turn toward the horse in the 
rise, the front of the body being toward the horse 
while passing over it (Position 2), and alighting as in 
Position 3. The left hand is about to be released in 
Position 2. The same may be done at right side of 
horse. 

The beginner will experience no confusion con- 
cerning vaults if he remembers that in the flank it is 
the side; front, the front; and rear, the back part of 
the body that is toward the horse while passing over it. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 41 



Figure 19. 

Rear Vault. 

Commence a single rear vault left from stand 
(Position 1), and as body is raised sideways make a 
quarter turn left away from the horse, the thighs 
being half flexed at the same time, the back of the 
thighs being toward the horse while passing over it 
(Position 2), dismount as in Position 3. The same 
may be performed to the right. 




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Figure 20. 

Double Rear Vault, 

From stand (Position 1) double rear vault left by 
swinging around croup to Position 2, Figure 21, and 
continue to Position 2, Figure 20; alight as in Posi- 
tion 3. The same can be performed to the right. 

A double rear vault may be executed twice over 
one part of the horse or once each over twD parts 
before dismounting. 

The legs in Position 2 should be higher. 



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Figure 21. 

Triple Rear Vault. 

A triple vault is executed three times over one or 
more parts before dismounting. 

From Position 1 vault around croup to Position 2, 
stii] turning to the left; go to Position 3, then Posi- 
tion 4, dismounting as in Position 5. The legs of 
Positions 2, 3 and 4 should be higher. 

In the (so-called) quadruple rear vault one extra 
turn of the body is made, alighting on other side of 
horse facing in the opposite direction of Position 6, 
Figure 21. 



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EXERCISES 

ON THE 

FLYING RINGS 

By 
WILLIAM J. CROMIE 

Instructor in Gymnastics 

University of Pennsylvania 




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FOREWORD. 

THE rings are an excellent mode of development, 
especially for the upper part of the body. In fact, 
work upon the rings (to the exclusion of other 
pieces of apparatus) tends to develop the muscles of 
arms, back and chest abnormally. To counteract this 
tendency, one should work upon the parallels and 
horse, and practice ground tumbling. Typical ring 
exercises develop such physical qualities as strength, 
equilibrium and grace, but call for little or no agility, 
and, for this reason, ground tumbling should be given 
a prominent part in one's gymnastic regimen. 

The writer would rather see a gymnast upon the 
horizontal, parallels, horse, trapeze or rings, of medi- 
ocre ability with a symmetrical physical development 
than a marvelous "stunt" performer on any or all of 
these pieces who is all chest and shoulders. If work 
upon the heavy apparatus produces deformity of 
the upper part of the body, and fails to develop the 
lower part, then either the gymnast has been improp- 
erly trained or the apparatus is at fault. To prove 
that gymnasts may secure a symmetrical development 
with proper coaching the writer desires to direct 
attention to the poses on opposite page, showing illus- 
trations of the coach and members of the University 
of Pennsylvania gymnastic team. 

The writer desires to thank the members of the 
gymnastic team of the University of Pennsylvania 
who posed for the illustrations in connection with the 
rings, and Haeseler, photographer, who took the 
photographs. 

WILLIAM J. CROMIE. 




Position 1. 



Position i?. 



Figure 1. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 51 



Figure 1. 

Ordinary hang on rings, "false grip" (Figure 3, 
Position 1); keep rings close to body, pull up as in 
Figure 1, Position 1. It is at this point where a good, 
strong pull is needed. Lean forward with head and 
shoulders, turn rings outward, give a sharp pull, then 
begin to push till Position 2 is reached. In getting a 
false grip, place the hands on the rings so that the 
weight of the body will fall upon the little fingers. 
(See Figure 3, Position 1). 

This is one of the first exercises that one should be 
able to do with ease in order to practice advanced 
work upon the rings. 



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Figure 2. 

From Position 1 pull up and roll forward as in 
Position 2. A number of these in succession look 
well, especially if done easily and in good form. 

This exercise can also be done while swinging. 

In all ring exercises, keep the chest well thrown 
c ut, legs straight, together, and toes pointed. 




Position 1. 



Position 2. 

Figure 3. 



Position 3. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY, 55 



Figure 3. 
Upstart, 

From Position 1 turn body over as in Position 2, 
throw chest out sharply, pull with hands, snap legs 
downward, and upstart to Position 3 (false grip). 

From Position 1 swing forward and, at end of 
front swing (Figure 2, Position 1), upstart. 

Uprise. 

From Position 1 swing and, at end of back swing, 
without bending as in Position 2, uprise or ''pull in" 
to Position 3. The arms should be kept straight in 
this exercise. 




Position 1. 



Position 2. 

Figure 4. 



Position S. 



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Figure 4. 
Circle into Rest, 

From Position 1, Figure 2, turn over to an inverted 
hang (Position 1, Figure 4), pull up as in Position 2, 
keeping rings close to body, false grip; turn rings out- 
ward and circle to Position 3. 

This can also be performed while swinging. 

From Position 2 one can get the ' 'planche above 
rings/' or lever above rings, by circling slowly; lean 
forward with the head and shoulders, stiffen legs in 
the rear, keep hands at hips (Figure 11), and the feat 
is accomplished. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 59 

Figure 5. 

The Dislocation. 

The backward dislocation is somewhat similar to 
circling over, performed quickly and without releas- 
ing grasp of hands. It should be practised first with- 
out a swing. Some really think the shoulders are 
being dislocated, but this is because the arms are not 
bent. In the swing, turn the body over between the 
hands, keep legs stiff until nearly at end of back 
swing (Position 1); now shoot the legs over the head, 
reversing the position of the body (Position 2); turn 
rings outward and spread arms. 

This backward dislocation can be performed at 
end of forward and backward swings. The triple 
dislocation is performed consecutively, one at the 
front, center and back of swing. This requires good 
judgment going through the ropes at the proper time. 

The forward dislocation (see Figure 2) consists in 
going through the ropes head first, instead of feet 
passing over head with arms bent. These move< 
ments can be alternated. 



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Figure 6. 
Backward Cut Off. 

The backward cut off, or straddle, should be prac- 
tised standing before attempting it on the swing. In 
circling backwards keep head back, which will bring 
one upon the feet. Practice going through the mo- 
tion without releasing hands, bringing the thighs 
down against the forearms sharply. 

Take one or two steps and, at the end of front 
swing, turn backward, straddling hands as in figure. 
Release grasp, throw head backward and dismount. 

The backward cut off can be performed at end of 
backward swing, but is more difficult than at end of 
front swing. 




Figure 7. 



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Figure 7. 
Forward Cut Off and Catch. 

Take a short swing, turn over backward as in 
Figure 5, Position 1. At end of backward swing 
bring legs quickly down upon the wrists (see Figure 
7); cut off and regrasp rings. The legs should be 
brought down with sufficient force to bring the head 
between the rings. At this point the cut off is made. 
This movement can also be performed at the end of 
the forward swing (see Figure 8), also at the forward 
and backward ends in a swing (Figures 7 and 8). 

Practice this exercise while standing before at- 
tempting it swinging. One may not be able to re- 
grasp again while stationary but will get the idea of 
the cut. 




Figure 8. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 65 



Figure 8. 
Forward Cut and Catch, 

End of Forvjard Swing. 

This is the same as the preceding exercise, except- 
ing that it is done at the end of the forward swing. 
A very pretty combination is an uprise at the end of a 
back swing (see under Figure 3), suddenly go through 
the ropes head first with bent arms, simultaneously 
open legs and perform the cut and catch. 

From a swinging rest, this movement can also be 
performed at the end of front swing, but is very 
difficult. 

From the hang, grasp rings, jump to Position 2, 
Figure 2, open legs and front cut off. This is excel- 
lent practice for the swinging movement described 
above. 




Figure 9. 



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67 



Figure 9. 
Back Flyaway, 

At End of Front Swing. 

The backaway, or back flyaway, is dangerous un- 
less assistance is secured. One may practice this 
without lungers if he turns over as in figure and then 
releases his grasp. He is then almost over, and in 
succeeding trials he can turn over each time nearer 
the horizontal position till he gets the flyaway. The 
position of the body, when properly performed and 
when the grasp is released at the end of the front 
swing, should be as in Figure 13. 

Thv-^ back flyaway makes a very pretty dismount if 
done in the hollow back position (Figure 13). 

At End of Back Stving. 

Take a swing about ten feet in height and, when 
at the front, hold the legs forward, keeping them 
stiff from the waist. When returning from the front 
swing, bring the legs backwards, bending from the 
waist only; the return swing of the body will put one 
in the correct position for the back somersault or 
iiyaway. 



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Figure 10. 

Front Flyaway. 

At End of Back Swing. 
In attempting the front flyaway one should wear 
the hmgers, with an assistant holding the end of each 
rope to prevent accident. When in the position of 
Figure 10, release the grasp, double up the body, and 
endeavor to catch the ankles. This gives the requi- 
site turn to the body, making a forward somersault 
in the air and bringing one on his feet. If the ropes 
holding the rings are of sufficient length, one can 
eventually work up to the hollow back style of per- 
forming the front flyaway. 

AA End of Front Swing. 
The front flyaway can also be performed at the 
end of the front swing, but requires a great deal of 
caution while learning it. In all the somersaults in 
the air, have plenty of mats and assistance while 
learning to turn. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 71 



Figure 11. 
Lever above Rings. 

The lever above rings, which is sometimes called 
the **planche above rings," is a development of the 
circle into rest (Figure 4). To hold the lever easily, 
the rings should be parallel with the body. 

From the position of Figure 11, push up to a 
shoulder balance or hand balance, or lower body to 
Figure 12. 



SPALDliNG'S ATHLETIC JLIBRARY. 73 



Figure 12. 
Back Lever. 

From an ordinary hang, turn over backwards, 
extend legs and straighten body as in figure. The 
closer the rings, the easier it is to hold this lever. 
The hands being held close together, assist the arms 
in getting a good hold upon the shoulder blades. 

Combinations.— Figure 1 to Figure 17, push up to 
Figure 19, lower to Figure 18, then Figure 11 to 
r'igure 12, then finish with Figure 16. 




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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 75 



Figure 13. 
Front Lever, 

The front lever, or planche, is the most difficult of 
any, on account of the position in relation to the 
muscles that must hold the weight of the body. 

From the ordinary hang (Figure 3, Position 1) turn 
over backward to mat, keeping the back arched as in 
Figure 13. This is excellent practice. 

When practising the front lever, bend the arms at 
first in order to prevent fatigue and swinging. The 
hands should be over center of gravity of the body. 
The illustration shows the way most gymnasts per- 
form the feat. The back is arched too much and the 
head and feet are not quite in a straight line. 

From an inverted hang (Figure 4, Position 1), 
slowly lower body to front lever. 



SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 17 



Figure 14. 

Side Lever. Arm Rear. 

Fi om an ordinary hang turn over to an inverted 
hang (Figure 4, Position 1) . Bend the right arm, and 
bring body in hollow back style across the forearm, 
resting the waist against the wrist. Keep the arms 
bent, or the weight of the body falling on the shoul- 
ders will cause pain. When the body is in a horizontal 
position, release the grasp of the left hand and extend 
the arm as in figure. 

The gymnast who posed for Figure 15 did so for 
the first time, and consequently did not do justice to 
the exercise. The body in figure should be horizontal, 
the left arm and leg in a horizontal line. 




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SPALDING'S ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 79 

Figure 15. 
Side Lever. Arm Front. 

In Figure 15 the body should not be bent at the 
waist, and the right arm should be bent as in Fig- 
ure 14. 

The side lever, arm front, is performed by grasp- 
ing the rope of the right hand ring with the left 
hand. Bring the upper part of the body over and 
past the right hand till the waist is opposite the fore- 
arm, lean the weight of the body upon it and extend 
the left arm as in figure. The inclination is to 
double up, as in figure, but it must be resisted. A 
little bend can be used to advantage, but too much 
spoils the look of the exercise. 

In both Figures 14 and 15 bend the elbow and 
extend forearm across back or abdomen and see that 
the hand is at the center of gravity. 



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Figure 16. 

One Arm Back Lever. 

The roll into the one arm back lever is a feat that 
requires strength and perseverance. Commence by 
' pulling up the body by one arm to a bent arm rest 
position (see Figure 2, Position 1), and with a sudden 
movement bring the right shoulder forward, at the 
same time stiffening out the body horizontally (see 
Figure 16) and extend the left arm. 

Another way is to turn over backward, holding 
with the right hand only, as in Figure 3, Position 2. 
When the legs are past the right hand, keep waist 
close to the hand and shoot the legs out suddenly as 
in Figure 16. 

The easiest way to get the exercise is to perform 
Figure 12, then Figure 14, and then Figure 16. 
Bring the arm well under the shoulder-blades as in 
Figure 16. 




Figure 17. 



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Figure 17. 

Shoulder Balance. 

From a hang, pull up to a front rest and shoulder 
balance. One should practice upon the floor or lower 
parallels in order to master this movement before 
attempting it on the rings. In learning it, place the 
feet against the ropes till accustomed to the inverted 
position. 




Figure 18. 



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Figure 18. 

Hand Balance, 

From the shoulder stand (Figure 17) push up as in 
figure. The hard part of the push is in leaving the 
shoulder balance, and requires well-developed triceps. 
From Figure 18 to Figure 19, the proper way the 
hand balance should be performed, is comparatively 
easy. 




Figure 19. 



ypALDlNGS ATHLETIC LIBRARY. 87 



Figure 19. 

Hand Balance. 

The best way to get a hand balance is by repeated 
trials of pushing up (Figures 17 to 18, then 19), 
either from the shoulder balance or by circling into 
rest and pushing up (Figure 4). The hand balance 
upon the rings is the most difficult of any gymnastic 
piece of apparatus except the trapeze, and should 
therefore be the ambition of every advanced gym- 
nast to attain. 




Figure 20. 



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Figure 20. 

Swinging Hand Balance. 

The swinging hani balance is a feat of the first 
water, especially if one circles into the balance at the 
end of the back swing. If one is well up in Figures 
17 and 19, he can then swing in the hang, circle into 
rest (Figure 4). Do not allow the legs to come down, 
but by a quick movement of the legs shoot further up- 
wards, high up between the ropes. This, assisted 
by a good pull with the arms, will bring one into 
Position 17, and another push to Figure 20. This 
must be done rapidly and before the end of each 
swing. 




Figure 21. 



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Figure 21. 

The Cross. 

"The Cross," sometimes called the ''iron arm,'' is 
very difficult and requires considerable practice. It 
takes a great deal of strength and plenty of skill to 
perform it properly. Bring the arms slightly to the 
front, putting the weight upon the biceps, or front, 
rather than the triceps, or back muscles of the upper 
arm. 




Figure 22. 



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PiGURE 22. 

Inverted Cross^ 

A good exercise to close this article on tlie rings is 
the inverted cross. It is more difficult than the pre- 
ceding exercise. From Figure 19 sink slowly to the 
inverted cross (see Figure 22), 

From Figure 22 return to Figure 19. If one 
descends much below that in Figure 22 he will be un- 
able to return to Figure 19, 



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No. 16BS. Spalding "Official Olympic" Brass 
Shell Shot. 16-lb. (Patented August 20, 



17.50 
6.50 
4.50 
17.50 
12.00 
3.50 
2.50 



Regulation 56-lb. Weight 

No, 2. Used and endorsed by all weight throwers. Lead. Packed 
in box, guaranteed correct in weight. . . Complete, $30.00 



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m^F No 


12BS. t2-lb. 


Brass Shell. . 




NoTTeBS N° 


16IS. 16-lb. 


Solid Iron. 




No 


12IS. 12-lb. 


Solid Iron. 


No 


24LS 24-lb. 


Solid Lead. . 




No 


24IS 24-lb. 
SIS. 8-lb. 
SIS. 5-lb. 


Solid Iron. 




No 


Solid Iron. 




No 


Solid Iron. 






No. 2 



Spalding 
Indoor Athletic Shot — Rubber Covered 

Patented December, 1905 

Scientifically made; perfeQtIy round; gives fine grip; has proper 
No. P resiliency when it comes in contact with floor; w^ears longer than 
ordinary leather covered; lead dust will not sift out; always full weight- 
No. P. 16-lb. .... Each, $15.00 No. Q. 12-Ib Each. $12.00 




Spalding Athletic Shot — Leather Covered 

Method of construction prevents loss of weight even when used 
constantly. 

No. 4. 16-lb. Each, $19.00 No. 26. 8-lb. Each, $14.00 
No. 3. 12-lb. •• 17.50 No. 5. 5-lb. " 10.00 




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Spalding Athletic Implements are best— First, because we have decided that no trouble or 
expense will be spared in their manufacture. Second, because we really know how to make 
them to give best results, and Third, because we have tKe special skilled w^orknien and the 
machinery, tools, etc., necesszu-y in the manufacture of special implements of this description. 



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SPALDING 
Gymnasium and 
Athletic Equipment 



Made of Best Materials 
Durable 
Comfortable 
Correct in Design 
Carefully Made 



A THLETIC UNIFORMS difFer in construction from ordinary 
*^ clothes in that they must be especially strengthened in the 
parts bearing the strain. Only long years cf practical experience 
in making athletic uniforms can determine the weak spots. 

Spalding has had this experience and puts it into practice in 
their own factory, where these goods axe made. 

Thos who wear them have told us they are durable and 
comfortable. 

CPALDING GYMNASTIC UNIFORMS have been used for 
^ years by colleges, schools, Y. M. C. A.'s, clubs, etc. 

Whj/ ? Because the leaders of such organizations and insti- 
tutions have discovered they meet the approval of those using 
them, tnus eliminating friction between the director and his 
pupils or members. 

Why ? Because the wearer is perfectly satisfied. 



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CONTAINS A FULL LINE 09 

Shirts, Tights, Trunks, Shoes, etc. 
Suitable for Gymnasium and Athletic Use 

FREE ON REQUEST 



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No. 600 



No.lA 



WORSTED ATHLETIC SHIRTS 






N0.600W 



No. 600T 



No. 600. Carried in stock in Gray, White, Navy Blue, Maroon, and 

Black. Each. $2.50 

No. 700. Light weight. Carried in stock in Gray, "White, Navy blue. 

Maroon, and Black. . Each, $2.00 

No. 6OOW, Six-inch stripe around chest. In following color corrbina- 

tions : Navy, White stripe ; Black. Orange stripe ; Maroon, White stripe ; 

Black. Red stripe; Gray. Cardinal stripe Each, $2.75 

No. 600T. Same as No. 600W, but with two narrow stripes wide 

apart Each, $2.75 

No. 700W. Light weight. Six-inch stripe around chest. Color ccm- 

binations similar to No. 600W. Special order only. . . Each, $2.25 
No. 600V. V-neck. Supplied on special orders only ; any color. 

Each, $2.50 

COTTON SLEEVELESS SHIRTS 

No. 6E. Sanitary cotton. Bleached White Elach, 50c, 

No. 6E. Black orGray " 60c. 

No. 6ES. Sanitary cotton, solid color body, with 6-inch stripe around 

chest Each, 90c. 

Spalding Quarter Sleeve Shirts 

No. 6F. Sanitary cotton. Bleached White Each, 60c, 

No. 6F. Black cotton " 65cc 

Necklace on Shirt. Nos. 600W or 600T Shiits on special orders only, 
with necklace stitched on of different color to body of shirt for an extra 
charge of $1.00 per garment. 

TIGHTS AND TRUNKS 

No. 1 A. Full Length Tights. Best worsted, full fashioned. Pair, $10.00 
No. 605. Full Length Tights. Good quality worsted. . . ]] 4. GO 

No. 604. Knee Tights. Good quality worsted " 2.50 

No. 2. Worsted Trunks. Good quahty worsted; carried in stock in 

Navy or Black. Pair, $2 .00 

Stock Sizes: 24 to 42 inch waist. Stock Color*: Worsted knee and 

full tights and trunks, except where otherwise specified, Cray, White, 

Navy Blue, Maroon, and Black. Any other color on special orders, 

no extra charge. 



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^ jg Spalding Gymnasium Shoes 

Correct Shoes ^°' ^^' High cut, kangaroo uppers; 
genuine elkskin soles; will not slip OD 
floor; extra light; the correct shoe? 
to wear for boxing. . . Pair. 

No. 155. High cut. black leather. elR- 
skin soles, soft and flexible. Pair, 

No. 166. Low cut, black leatiier, 
electric soles. .... Pair, 

No. 66L. Women's low cut, extra n'gtit 
selected black leather uppers, with 
electric soles Pair, 

No. 21. High cut, black leather; elec- 
tric soles; sewed and turned; ex- 
tremely light and flexible. Pair, 

No. 20. Low cut, ctherwise as No. ^i; 
sewed and turned. . . Pair, """ 

No. 20L._ Same as No, 20. but /i 
women's sizes. . . . Peiir, 

Spalding Knockabout 
Leather Gymnasium Shoes 

Flexible Soles 
No. GWH. High cut. special pearl 
colored leather; flexible sol.;s-. well 



made. , 

No. GW. 



Pai 




Low cut, otherwise as GWH, 
Pair, 
Spalding 
Special Bowling Shoes 

No. 148. For bowling and general 
gymnasium use; light drab chrome 
tanned leather uppers, with electric 
soles.: laces extremely low down. 
Pair., 



Spalding Gymnasium and Acrobatic Shoes 

No. FN. Corrugated rubber sole, special leather uppers. For acrobatic and wrestling wear Pair, 

No. FL. Extra high cut canvas acrobatic shoes. (Pat. Aug. 17, 1915). Special leather soles, will not harden in watc 

Shoes are reinforced where upper and sole are attached Pair, '^ 

No. FM, Three inches lov/er than No. FL. White canvas shoes, black trimmed ; special leather soles. . . " 
^Io. £. Low <;ut canvas, canvas soles • , . * -t ^ . . o. •« . ^ j • ,. » • '* 

Spalding Fencing Shoes 

No. L. Drab glove leather, red trimmings. Not carried in stock; supplied on 
special order only. Specify on order if to be made with or without toe 

. extension sole, and on which shoe. , Pair, 

No, LW. Women's, Otherwise same as No. L. . , t. i. ^ ^ , » '^ 

Spalding Clog Shoes 

No. 1-0. Goatskin uppers; wood soles. Special order only. » , .Pair, 



No.L 




HOW TO MEASURE FOR ATHLETIC SHOES 

Running Shoes, Jumping Shoes. Hurdling Shoes, and Pole Vaulting Shoes are usually worn without stock* 
ings; take measurennents over bare feet. All other athletic shoes are worn with stockings; take measure 
ments over stockings. Take measurements 2ts directed below and send with your order. Don't Rush! 

In sitting position draw outlines of feet, both the right and left, measuring over stockings or bare feet a» 
required, according to style of shoe ; then, with tape measure, drawing same tight, measure ball, waist, 
instep, heel and ankle, as shown in cut. 

IMPORTANT — Hold pencil perpendicularly all around the fool, especially i 
end of great toe. 




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Sport equipment you instinctively 
think of "Spalding" 



Spalding OfScial National League Base Ball 

Official ball National League and World Series 

Spalding Official Lawn Tennis Ball 

TWO-PIECE-PLUGLESS. Official ball National 
Clay Court Championships 

Spalding Official No. J5 Foot Ball 

Official ball Army and Navy game and all of the 
leading College contests 

Spalding Official No. G Soccer Foot Ball 

Official ball U. S. P. A. Championships 

Spalding Official No. M Basket Ball 

Official ball Intercollegiate Basket Ball Association 

Spalding Official Athletic Equipment 

Used in Olympic Games, A. A. U. and Intercolle- 
giate Championships 



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SPALDING 
"SUPERIOR" BASKET BALL 

No. M-2. Good quality pebble grain 
leather, eight section case, with guar- 
anteed rubber bladder, needle and 
lace Each. $11.00 

SPALDING 
PRACTICE BASKET BALL 

No. M3. Case of good weight durable 
leather. Guaranteed bladder, needle 
and lace Each, $7.50 

SPALDING PLAYGROUND 
BASKET BALLS 

No. PGO. Made of strong, pebbled 
leather. Specially protected seams for 
playground use. Regulation size. 
Guaranteed bladder, lacing needle 
and rawhide lace. . . Each, $12.C0 

No. PVO. "Army and Navy.** Out- 
seam style. Durable leather. Guar- 
anteed bladder, lacing needle and 
lace. . .. . . . . Each, $9X0 

No. PKO. "Service." Outseam style. 
Good leather. Guaranteed bladder, 
lace and needle. . . . Each, $8.00 



CANVAS 
BASKET BALL HOLDER 

No. 01. Useful for teams to carry prop- 
erly inflated basket ball. Each, $3.25 

SPALDING BLADDERS 

No. OM. For Nos. M. ML. M2. M3. 

PGO, PVO, PKO balls. Each. $1.15 

No. A. Bladder. ... " .90 

SPALDING SCORE BOOKS 

Each 

No. 10. Paper cover, 10 games. . 20c. 
No. 11. Cloth cover, 25 games. . 50c. 
No. A. Collegiate, paper cover, 10 

games Each, 20c. 

No. B. Collegiate, cloth cover, 25 

games Each, 50c. 

No.N. For Women. . . " 50c. 

Send for our Basket Ball Catalogue. 
Free on request. 




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SPALDING BASKET BALL SUNDRIES 




100 Basket Ball Goals 

The Spalding No. 100 goal — made under the 
Schommer patent, dated Aug. 1, 1916, 
No. 1,193,024 — is the outcome of constant 
efforts to make a goal without the side braces, 
and yet rigid and firm enough to stand rough 
usage, it is made of a two-piece mEJleable 
iron bracket and a steel ring. 



No. 100 

Pat. Aag. 1, 1916 



The elimination of the side braces does 
away with the hazard of hitting them in 
"close up shots"; of deflecting the ball at 
any angle, making the judge of the rebound 
a rank guess; of slowing up the game by 
the ball lodging between the braces and 
the back board; of stopping the game due 
to a broken side brace, and the shifting of 
the braces to all kinds of angles when they work loose. Bracket has a large bear- 
ing surface which gives far more rigidity and strength than the old types. Mathe- 
matically constructed so as to conform with the rules, and yet no ball thrown 
for the goal can be deflected by the bracket. Complete with nets. Pair, $10.C0 

No. 50. Detachable. Can be detached readily from wall or upright, leaving no ob- 
struction to interfere with other games or gymnasium work. With nets. Pr., $10.00 

No. 90. Drop-Forged. So far as we know this is the only drop-forged goal made. 
Practically unbreakable; with extra heavy nets Pair, $10.00 

No. 70. Practice. Substantial in construction. Complete with nets. " 7.50 



Spalding Nets, Separate, for Goals 



Made of heavy twine; hand knitted; w^hite 



Pair, 85c. 



Spalding Basket Ball Whistles 




No. 4. Horn Whistle; nickel-plated, 

made of heavy metal. Each, $1.10 

No. 3. Nickel-plated. . " .55 

No. 2. Reliable; popular design. .30 



No. 7. Nickel-plated, heavy metal 
whistle Each, 75c. 

No. 7S. Same as No. 7, but with band 
for holding on two fingers. Ea., 75c 



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This trade mark means 
much to you 

It answers your question, "Why should I buy 
athletic goods of A. G. Spalding 3C Bros.? — or 

What do I get for my money when I buy 
Spalding goods? 

Like the Rock of Gibraltar, it does not talk, 
yet it stands for much — permanence and de- 
pendability. 

The Spalding Trade Mark on any article of 
athletic equipment is a guarantee that the 
materials are the finest, the workmanship the 
best, the prices fair and the design as modern 
as nearly half a century of progressive develop- 
ment can make it. 

It says to you — Spalding's Athletic Goods are 
the best. There are no better made. 



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